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Dating in Dūmā

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A few facts about Dūmā

  • Dūmā is among the 20 largest cities in Syria, with a population of about 110,000.
  • It's the largest place in Rif-dimashq.
  • It's about 300 km to Aleppo, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Ḩarastā (4 km), ‘Irbīn (5 km) and At Tall (10 km).

A first date in Dūmā

A weekday evening works well in Dūmā: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Dūmā

Who can I meet near Dūmā?

Within 50 km of Dūmā there are 18 towns and cities — Damascus, Jaramānā and Dārayyā among them — with more than 2.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Dūmā?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Dūmā and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Dūmā real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Dūmā?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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